Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Manual — part 576

Fig. 2: Identifying Wiring Harness Bracket, Starter, Connector & Torque Specifications
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STARTER INSPECTION [MZI-3.7]

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

1. Verify that the battery is fully charged.

2. The starter is normal if it rotates smoothly and without any noise when the engine is cranked.

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If the starter does not operate, inspect the following:

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Remove the starter, and inspect the starter unit.

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Inspect the related wiring harnesses, the ignition switch, and the transaxle range switch.

NO-LOAD TEST

1. Verify that the battery is fully charged.

2. Connect the starter, battery, and a tester as shown in the figure.

3. Operate the starter and verify that it rotates smoothly.

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If the starter does not rotate smoothly, inspect the starter unit.

4. Measure the voltage and current while the starter is operating.

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If not within the specification, replace the starter.

Starter no-load test voltage 11 V

Starter no-load test current 90 A or less

Fig. 3: Connecting Starter, Battery, And A Tester
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MAGNETIC SWITCH OPERATION INSPECTION

Pull-out test

1. Verify that the starter motor pinion is extended while battery positive voltage is connected to terminal S

and the starter body is grounded.

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If the starter motor pinion is not extended, repair or replace the starter.

Fig. 4: Checking Battery Positive Voltage Terminal S And Starter Body
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NOTE:

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Depending on the battery charge condition, the starter motor pinion may
rotate while in an extended state. This is due to current flowing to the
starter motor through the pull-in coil to turn the starter motor, and does
not indicate an abnormality.

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Return test

1. Disconnect the motor wire from terminal M.

2. Connect battery positive voltage to terminal M and ground the starter body.

3. Pull out the drive pinion with a screwdriver. Verify that it returns to its original position when released.

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If it does not return, repair or replace the starter.

Fig. 5: Connecting Battery Positive Voltage To Terminal M And Ground Starter Body
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PINION GAP INSPECTION

1. Pull out the drive pinion with the battery positive voltage connected to terminal S and the starter body

grounded.

Fig. 6: Pulling Drive Pinion With Battery Positive Voltage Connected To Terminal S And Starter
Body Grounded
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2. Measure the pinion gap while the drive pinion is extended.

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If not as specified, adjust with an adjustment washer (between drive housing front cover and

CAUTION:

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Applying power for more than 10 s can damage the starter. Do
not apply power for more than 10 s.

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magnetic switch).

Starter pinion gap 0 mm {0 in}

Fig. 7: Measuring Pinion Gap
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STARTER INNER PARTS INSPECTION

Armature

1. Verify that there is no continuity between the commutator and the core at each segment using a tester.

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If there is continuity, replace the armature.

Fig. 8: Checking Continuity Between Commutator And Core
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2. Verify that there is no continuity between the commutator and the shaft using a tester.

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If there is continuity, replace the armature.

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